We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Mercedes brings us details of her conversation with Frank Lowenstein, former U.S. special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations - on what the White House is doing to contain the conflict in Gaza from spreading - and what it could take to diffuse the situation.

Next, we’ve seen civilian casualties on both sides of the Israel-Hamas war, but are war crimes being committed? We discuss the process to investigate and prosecute potential war crimes, with Kyle Matthews, Executive Director of the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies at Concordia University.

Finally, Paris…the city known for its style, cuisine, love, and now a bed bug infestation! We get some ‘pro tips’ on how to avoid these ‘unwanted’ travel companions - with the Travel Lady – Lesley Keyter.